61320

Chugach Federal Solutions, Inc.

June 8, 2023Judge D'Alessandris
Partially SustainedSuperior Knowledge

Chugach Federal Solutions, Inc. appealed a decision regarding its contract for base operations support, claiming negligent negotiations and improper withholding of payments. The Board partially sustained the appeal concerning the Navy's fixed percentage withholding.

Material Facts

  • The contract was a firm-fixed-price, performance-based, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract.
  • The solicitation required the contractor to provide an unlimited number of trouble calls.
  • Chugach was awarded the contract in March 2014 but recognized inadequate staffing during the transition period.
  • Chugach submitted a certified claim seeking in excess of $12 million in increased costs in August 2016.
  • The Board found that Chugach did not produce sufficient evidence to support its theories of negligent negotiation, superior knowledge, mutual mistake, or constructive change.

Parties

Appellant
Chugach Federal Solutions, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
Contract Number
Contract No. N44255-14-D-9000
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